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One practitioner going to a conference or training day can benefit a whole setting, if you follow these tips from Mary Dickins on how to make the most of the event There are many reasons why people attend conferences and training as delegates. It may be that you are attending because of a particular interest, or see it as a means of professional development, or both. It might be that you have been sent by your manager, and sometimes because you have had to substitute for a colleague at short notice.

There are many reasons why people attend conferences and training as delegates. It may be that you are attending because of a particular interest, or see it as a means of professional development, or both. It might be that you have been sent by your manager, and sometimes because you have had to substitute for a colleague at short notice.

Whatever your reason, you can make sure that you and your setting get the most out of the experience.

Selecting the right event

Many local areas have excellent training programmes that you can access.

There are also a host of regional and national events to choose from. When you or your manager are selecting suitable events, the following could be taken into account:

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